Here are some basic wheel tyre combinations that can fit, if you have any more post them below.

PCD = 114.3mm Offset = 50mm

Standard Rim f/r = 17"x7"
Standard Tyre f/r = 215/45-17
(A -40mm drop is possible with this combination)

18" upgrade f/r =18"x7 1/2"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade f/r =18"x8"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade r =18"x8.5"
18" upgrade r =255/35-18
(A -30mm drop is possible with these combinations, however minor arch rolling is needed with the 255/35 combination)

19" upgrade f/r =19"x8"
19" upgrade f/r = 235/35-19
(A -25mm drop is possible with these combinations)
With 19's don't run any rim bigger than 8" on the front as it will hit the strut.19's will rub on the front inner arch at full lock, but this can be solved by cutting or bending away some of the plastic trim.

Of course for the nutter out there even a -60mm drop is possible with 19's.....................you know who you are!!!!

[img]http://www.performancealloys.com/images/offset.gif[/img]

Rolling radius is something you have to always remember, but due to the fact that it is not possible to buy every size of tyre, (without shares in Microsoft!) remember you must try and keep the rolling radius within +/- 4% of the original.
This link will help. [url="http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html"]http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html[/url]

Always remember anyone can fit big wheels and park up at a show, just remember living with them every day is a whole lot more work!

With anything bigger than 19's I would sugest an arch extension kit. This would bring them away from the inner arch to provide clearence.

OFFSETS

FRONT


width | offset | tires range (width)
7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 42 and up 215-235
8 = 43 and up 215-235
8.5 = 45 and up 215-225

REAR


7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 40 and up 215-235
8 = 42 and up 215-245
8.5 = 45 and up 225-265 (255-265 requires rolling or having lip)
9 = 49 and up 235-275 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip)
9.5 = 52 and up 245-285 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip, 285 may require more modification)
10 = 45 and up 255-315(requires pulling fender)

Four or five stud? Please say five!

5

Excellent. Means I can keep my Pro Race 1.2s if I get a IS200!

[quote name='Monster-Mat' post='51734' date='May 19 2003, 09:23 AM']OFFSETS

FRONT


width | offset | tires range (width)
7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 42 and up 215-235
8 = 43 and up 215-235
8.5 = 45 and up 215-225

REAR


7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 40 and up 215-235
8 = 42 and up 215-245
8.5 = 45 and up 225-265 (255-265 requires rolling or having lip)
9 = 49 and up 235-275 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip)
9.5 = 52 and up 245-285 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip, 285 may require more modification)
10 = 45 and up 255-315(requires pulling fender)[/quote]

i'm guessing these et's are based on a minimum so they dont foul the struts, anyone have any idea what the maximum et you can so they dont stick out past the wheel arches?

[quote name='hodaz' post='545477' date='May 21 2008, 11:41 PM'][quote name='Monster-Mat' post='51734' date='May 19 2003, 09:23 AM']OFFSETS

FRONT


width | offset | tires range (width)
7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 42 and up 215-235
8 = 43 and up 215-235
8.5 = 45 and up 215-225

REAR


7 = 40 and up 215-225
7.5 = 40 and up 215-235
8 = 42 and up 215-245
8.5 = 45 and up 225-265 (255-265 requires rolling or having lip)
9 = 49 and up 235-275 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip)
9.5 = 52 and up 245-285 (MAY require rolling or shaving lip, 285 may require more modification)
10 = 45 and up 255-315(requires pulling fender)[/quote]

i'm guessing these et's are based on a minimum so they dont foul the struts, anyone have any idea what the maximum et you can so they dont stick out past the wheel arches?
[/quote]
As you can see from above, it depends on what wheel size your after

Wow, this is all greek to me.

I'm looking at getting a set of 17" or 18" alloy wheels for an IS250 and by the looks of this I will have to get them professionally fitted as I have no bloomin' idea what the above posts mean!

Interestingly, not many websites offer wheels for the IS250. Plenty offer them for the IS200 but I am unsure if the dimensions of the wheels, arches and so on will be the same, so I am reluctant to buy any.

I've trawled this forum looking for any posts that might help me but I either draw a blank or I find posts with information that makes no sense to me, a complete idiot when it comes to wheels.

I would be ever so grateful if someone could let me know if these wheels will fit and what size tyres I should be getting please?

Many thanks

HRD

[url="http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1606&V_ID=110448&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=Wolfrace%20Shark&numPageStartPosition=1&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all&Make=Lexus&Model=IS%20200&strSize=17%22&searchSize=all&strSort=None"]Info about them here[/url]

[img]http://www.alloywheels.com/uploads/images_products_large/1606.jpg[/img]

[quote name='High Rise Drifter' post='545882' date='May 23 2008, 05:26 PM']I would be ever so grateful if someone could let me know if these wheels will fit and what size tyres I should be getting please?

Many thanks

HRD

[url="http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1606&V_ID=110448&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=Wolfrace%20Shark&numPageStartPosition=1&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all&Make=Lexus&Model=IS%20200&strSize=17%22&searchSize=all&strSort=None"]Info about them here[/url]

[img]http://www.alloywheels.com/uploads/images_products_large/1606.jpg[/img][/quote]

better late than never .... nope those wheels will not fit an IS250, wrong amount of studs and 7" is too narrow

[quote name='Noel' post='576942' date='Aug 29 2008, 01:29 PM'][quote name='High Rise Drifter' post='545882' date='May 23 2008, 05:26 PM']I would be ever so grateful if someone could let me know if these wheels will fit and what size tyres I should be getting please?

Many thanks

HRD

[url="http://www.alloywheels.com/product.asp?P_ID=1606&V_ID=110448&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=Wolfrace%20Shark&numPageStartPosition=1&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all&Make=Lexus&Model=IS%20200&strSize=17%22&searchSize=all&strSort=None"]Info about them here[/url][/quote]

better late than never .... nope those wheels will not fit an IS250, wrong amount of studs and 7" is too narrow

[/quote]

What do you mean wrong amount of studs? Is it different than the pic then as the IS250 is a five stud. You're right about the width, the standard OEM's after 2006 have 8" wide fronts and 8.5" rears..the very first cars had 8" all round but still had wider tyres on the rear.
Don't know how many times I have to put this up...but all info is here [url="http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201509"]http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201509[/url]

[quote name='Tango' post='577011' date='Aug 29 2008, 07:38 PM']What do you mean wrong amount of studs? Is it different than the pic then as the IS250 is a five stud. You're right about the width, the standard OEM's after 2006 have 8" wide fronts and 8.5" rears..the very first cars had 8" all round but still had wider tyres on the rear.[/quote]

If you click on the link he posted up ...

[i]4 * Brand New 7x17" Wolfrace Shark Gloss Black Stainless Steel Lip Alloy Wheels. Fitted with Brand New Premium Performance 205/40/17 Tyres. Price includes nuts or bolts. Fitments available 4x100 et40, 4x108 et40. [/i]

[quote name='Noel' post='577020' date='Aug 29 2008, 08:05 PM'][quote name='Tango' post='577011' date='Aug 29 2008, 07:38 PM']What do you mean wrong amount of studs? Is it different than the pic then as the IS250 is a five stud. You're right about the width, the standard OEM's after 2006 have 8" wide fronts and 8.5" rears..the very first cars had 8" all round but still had wider tyres on the rear.[/quote]

If you click on the link he posted up ...

[i]4 * Brand New 7x17" Wolfrace Shark Gloss Black Stainless Steel Lip Alloy Wheels. Fitted with Brand New Premium Performance 205/40/17 Tyres. Price includes nuts or bolts. Fitments available 4x100 et40, 4x108 et40. [/i]



[/quote]

Yes, and just to make it clear it also says '[img]http://www.alloywheels.com/skin_default/templateimages/red.gif[/img] Fitment incorrect for your car!' Although it refers to the IS200, fitting is the same.

Anyone know if 17x8 +53 offset will work on the IS200?? What is the inner clearance like with the stock wheels?

According to wheel offset calculator 17x8+53 vs 17x7+45 its 21mm less clearance on the inside and extend an extra 5mm.



[url="http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp"]http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp[/url]

can anyone tell me the standard bolt size for the IS200?

M12 x 1.5
21mm hex

[quote name='brn7y' post='4598' date='Jan 30 2002, 09:05 PM']Here are some basic wheel tyre combinations that can fit, if you have any more post them below.

PCD = 114.3mm Offset = 45mm

Standard Rim f/r = 17"x7"
Standard Tyre f/r = 215/45-17
(A -40mm drop is possible with this combination)

18" upgrade f/r =18"x7 1/2"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade f/r =18"x8"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade r =18"x8.5"
18" upgrade r =255/35-18
(A -30mm drop is possible with these combinations, however minor arch rolling is needed with the 255/35 combination)

19" upgrade f/r =19"x8"
19" upgrade f/r = 235/35-19
(A -25mm drop is possible with these combinations)
With 19's don't run any rim bigger than 8" on the front as it will hit the strut.19's will rub on the front inner arch at full lock, but this can be solved by cutting or bending away some of the plastic trim.

Of course for the nutter out there even a -60mm drop is possible with 19's.....................you know who you are!!!!

[img]http://www.performancealloys.com/images/offset.gif[/img][/quote]

i think the offset on the OEM 17 x 7.0 is +50

Just fitted some 18" wheels to my Altezza (ie IS200) and thought I would share the results.

Wheels 18", PCD = 114.3mm, Offset = 30mm
Tyres f/r =225/40/18

The results - quite a bit of scraping at the rear from the tyre against the inside of the guard lip at the top. The front tyre scrapes against the vented guard inner in front of the tyre too.

What next? Not too sure... Pic to follow

[quote name='Ains' post='653733' date='Apr 8 2009, 09:20 AM']Just fitted some 18" wheels to my Altezza (ie IS200) and thought I would share the results.

Wheels 18", PCD = 114.3mm, Offset = 30mm
Tyres f/r =225/40/18

The results - quite a bit of scraping at the rear from the tyre against the inside of the guard lip at the top. The front tyre scrapes against the vented guard inner in front of the tyre too.

What next? Not too sure... Pic to follow [/quote]

i think for a 18" the offsets should be between 40~45

i have the Is200 wheels on my swift

i have seen the above but just to ask, would 205/40/17 tyres go onto them or not? Or would it have to be 215/40/17 tyres?

Which IS200 wheels do you have, the five-spoke 17" wheels ? Assuming that's what you have then yes, 205/40/17 will go on them.

sorry forgot to say.

yeah its the 5 spokes. cheers Steviewevie

i have 245/35/19 at the front and 265/30/19 at the back. Could i change back tyres for 275/35/19 without rubing the arches?

[quote name='extream' post='689630' date='Sep 8 2009, 10:07 PM']i have 245/35/19 at the front and 265/30/19 at the back. Could i change back tyres for 275/35/19 without rubing the arches?[/quote]

this section is for the is200

as i asked before, whats the offset

there is no need to make multiple posts asking the same thing

[quote name='Ains' post='653733' date='Apr 8 2009, 09:20 AM']Just fitted some 18" wheels to my Altezza (ie IS200) and thought I would share the results.

Wheels 18", PCD = 114.3mm, Offset = 30mm
Tyres f/r =225/40/18

The results - quite a bit of scraping at the rear from the tyre against the inside of the guard lip at the top. The front tyre scrapes against the vented guard inner in front of the tyre too.

What next? Not too sure... Pic to follow [/quote]

what width were the wheels ?

[quote name='D4LLY' post='665293' date='May 13 2009, 04:55 PM'][quote name='Ains' post='653733' date='Apr 8 2009, 09:20 AM']Just fitted some 18" wheels to my Altezza (ie IS200) and thought I would share the results.

Wheels 18", PCD = 114.3mm, Offset = 30mm
Tyres f/r =225/40/18

The results - quite a bit of scraping at the rear from the tyre against the inside of the guard lip at the top. The front tyre scrapes against the vented guard inner in front of the tyre too.

What next? Not too sure... Pic to follow [/quote]

i think for a 18" the offsets should be between 40~45
[/quote]

depends on the width !

Sorry to be a pain, I've no idea about offsets etc from the set of data in this post and would be guessing, so just want to check to make sure. Can someone in the know tell me if the following will fit on my 2001 Is200 that has been lowered 40mm?

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-BLACK-SPARKLE-ALLOY-WHEELS-LEXUS-IS-200-TYRES_W0QQitemZ130383202664QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item1e5b71c968"]Alloys[/url]

Cheers in anticipation

Here's a description of what is meant by offset which may help a bit ...

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=11821

I've got 8x18 wheels on my IS200 with 40mm offset and 225/40 tyres with no problems.
Lowered a bit on coilovers but not down mega low trying to make tyres disappear into arches.

TG

[quote name='TonyGoose' date='19 April 2010 - 08:23 PM' timestamp='1271705034' post='717615']
Here's a description of what is meant by offset which may help a bit ...

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=11821

I've got 8x18 wheels on my IS200 with 40mm offset and 225/40 tyres with no problems.
Lowered a bit on coilovers but not down mega low trying to make tyres disappear into arches.

TG
[/quote]

Thanks for that, I've worked out with the larger rims and smaller tyres the new wheels will only be 8.5mm bigger in diameter but it was the width i was worried most about and as yours are the same offset i think they be fine and not cause any problems. The calculator said i'm ok on the inner but need extra 8mm outer which i have so wont need the arches rolled i guess

[quote name='brn7y' date='30 January 2002 - 10:05 PM' timestamp='1012424757' post='4598']
Here are some basic wheel tyre combinations that can fit, if you have any more post them below.

PCD = 114.3mm Offset = 50mm

Standard Rim f/r = 17"x7"
Standard Tyre f/r = 215/45-17
(A -40mm drop is possible with this combination)

18" upgrade f/r =18"x7 1/2"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade f/r =18"x8"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade r =18"x8.5"
18" upgrade r =255/35-18
(A -30mm drop is possible with these combinations, however minor arch rolling is needed with the 255/35 combination)

19" upgrade f/r =19"x8"
19" upgrade f/r = 235/35-19
(A -25mm drop is possible with these combinations)
With 19's don't run any rim bigger than 8" on the front as it will hit the strut.19's will rub on the front inner arch at full lock, but this can be solved by cutting or bending away some of the plastic trim.

Of course for the nutter out there even a -60mm drop is possible with 19's.....................you know who you are!!!!

[img]http://www.performancealloys.com/images/offset.gif[/img]
[/quote]

18" x 8" Offset 43 225/40/18 40mm drop fits without spacers or arch rolling in my recent experience

[quote name='brn7y' timestamp='1012424757' post='4598']
Here are some basic wheel tyre combinations that can fit, if you have any more post them below.

PCD = 114.3mm Offset = 50mm

Standard Rim f/r = 17"x7"
Standard Tyre f/r = 215/45-17
(A -40mm drop is possible with this combination)

18" upgrade f/r =18"x7 1/2"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade f/r =18"x8"
18" upgrade f/r =225/40/18
18" upgrade r =18"x8.5"
18" upgrade r =255/35-18
(A -30mm drop is possible with these combinations, however minor arch rolling is needed with the 255/35 combination)

19" upgrade f/r =19"x8"
19" upgrade f/r = 235/35-19
(A -25mm drop is possible with these combinations)
With 19's don't run any rim bigger than 8" on the front as it will hit the strut.19's will rub on the front inner arch at full lock, but this can be solved by cutting or bending away some of the plastic trim.

Of course for the nutter out there even a -60mm drop is possible with 19's.....................you know who you are!!!!

Help!
Can any recommend the tyre upgrade for 18" upgrade r =18"x9.5"

Evening all, long time since I've been around these parts, but here I am again asking questions.

My IS200's OEM 17" wheels are looking increasingly pitted and...well...crap, so I'm mulling over putting winter tyres on them and buying a new set for summer use. I'm not looking to increase to 18's or anything like that since the roads over here are bumpy enough on 17's. That said, I've seen some conflicting stuff online about what offsets I can use on 17" wheels. I know OEM is +50 and 7" wide, but I've seen at least one website claiming that 7.5" width with 40 offset will work. Any thoughts on this? It seems counter to Monster Mat's excellent table above. My car is not lowered, and if anything seems to ride a little higher than stock, especially at the rears.

To be honest, I'm a bit bamboozled by all of this, since in my mind a lower offset means I'm less likely to foul the struts, no? In my car at least, there's no danger of rubbing the arches.

Thanks for any advice.

Hey

I am looking for wheels for my is 200 2000'
and I want 18 x 8.5 in front and 18 x 9.5 in rear...is this possible with a lowered car...not sure how low it is..
what offset should I have and what tire size do u recommend?

Are these wheel fittings the same for the second generation IS? or is it just for the is200/300?